Avalon

Why?Because you like this sort of thing a little more than you let on.

It was on fire for a while there, but let’s face it -- Shoreditch was in danger of becoming a little old hat. Not anymore, though, thanks in large part to the much-anticipated opening of Avalon. Set to open this month, Avalon will combine a cocktail bar, lounge and club to provide an edgy new venue for brogue-wearing try-hards. The interiors are, as you can imagine, innovative and inspired; an Oriental theme carries weight throughout, with a hand-carved Chinese screen in the entrance hall, a black marble bar embedded with LED strip lighting and even an Asian-inspired cocktail list (Cherry Blossom and Karma Sip-tra are our personal faves). The lounge, meanwhile, is perfect for naughty goings-on, with high-backed chairs to hide behind and gilt-framed mirrors to catch even the most discreet kisses. Finally, the club itself provides partygoers with a space to get down and dirty in until the small hours – and Shoreditch types love nothing better.